Photos of Tehran Blanketed in Heavy Snow

The first heavy snowfall in Tehran and nearby provinces, which started on Saturday night, has painted the capital in white.

Gheymeh Rizeh; Easily-Made Iranian Dish Popular with Almost Everyone

Gheymeh Rizeh, a local dish originally made in Iran’s Isfahan, is prepared with small meatballs, chickpea flour and fragrant green-leaf vegetables.

Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, Traditional Arts Underway in Tehran

The second edition of the Fajr International Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival is open to visitors in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Persian Rugs of Sistan Globally Recognized at WIPO

The hand-woven carpets produced in the southeastern Iranian region of Sistan have been registered internationally by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

11th Int’l Tourism Industry Exhibition Underway in Tehran

The eleventh international Exhibition of Tourism, Hospitality and Related Industries has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with the participation of 21 countries.

Exhibition of Armenia’s Urartu Relics Wraps Up in Tehran

An exhibition called “Iran and Armenia, Memory of a Land” was held at the National Museum of Iran, showcasing 103 historic objects from Armenia and 200 relics from Iran.

Photo of Iranian Man Supplicating for Rain Goes Viral

Water shortage in Iran has become so acute that people in some cities have held public prayer sessions for rain. Meanwhile, the photo of a man supplicating for rain has received more attention.  

These Unique Nano Buildings Can Protect You during Earthquake

An Iranian expert has been the first inventor in the world to develop quake-resistant easy-to-erect buildings made of light, inexpensive nano-materials.

Iran’s Tabriz to Host Car Rally for Women from Muslim Countries

The Iranian city of Tabriz, the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018, is to host a car rally attended by women from Muslim countries in the coming months.

Iran to Display Its Handicrafts in Japan Gift Show

Iranian artists are set to take part in the Gift Show 2018 in the Japanese capital Tokyo.

Iran Plans to Attract 20m Foreign Tourists Annually

The Iranian government plans to adopt new measures to attract 20 million foreign tourists annually in the near future.

People of Iran’s Bushehr Mourn for Sanchi Oil Tanker Victims (+Video)

The people of Bushehr in southern Iran have gone into mourning for the victims of the Iranian oil tanker Sanchi in their own traditional way.

Vank Cathedral to Be Registered as Iranian World Heritage

After registering three churches in the World Heritage List, Iran is trying to add other Armenian cathedrals like Isfahan's "Vank" to this list.

Iran Displays Tourism Capacities at Vienna Exhibition

The Islamic Republic of Iran has attended Vienna Tourism Exhibition (Ferien Messe Wien) for the third consecutive year held in the Austrian capital on January 11 and 12.

Iranian Rugs on Display in Cologne Int’l Interiors Show

The National Iranian Carpet Centre has participated for the first time in the Cologne International Interiors Show (imm), whose 69th edition opened on Monday, January 15.

5,000-year Old Rock Art Discovered in Iran’s Isfahan Province

In a recent discovery, archaeologists have found carvings on a 5,000-year-old stone in Iran’s central Isfahan province.

Italian Paper Hails Yazd as Shining Pearl of Iran

An Italian daily newspaper has described the historic city of Yazd in central Iran as one of the major cultural heritage sites registered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Iran to Take Part in Spain Int’l Tourism Fair

Iran is set to take part in Fitur Tourism Fair which is slated to be held from January 17 to 20 in the Spanish capital Madrid.

Iran Issuing E-Visas for Nationals of 180 Countries

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the nationals of 180 countries in the world can receive their visas in the southern Iranian island of Qeshm within just 20 minutes.

Iran’s Sorkhroud Wetland Hosting Migratory Swans

Sorkhroud wetland in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, is hosting migratory swans who arrive from cold regions in certain months of the year.

Tarikhaneh Mosque; 2,300-Year-Old Monument in Central Iran

Tarikhaneh Mosque is an ancient site in the central Iranian city of Damghan. Initially a Zoroastrian temple, the monument was built more than two thousand years ago.

Iran, Iraq Sign MoU to Expand Tourism Ties

Iranian and Iraqi delegations have discussed ways to modernize the tourism systems, particularly medical tourism mechanisms, in their respective countries.

Piazoo: A Yummy Traditional Iranian Food

Piazoo, a traditional food usually made in the Iranian city of Zanjan, is yet another Persian dish that tastes good and is worth trying.

Azmighan Village: A Picturesque Tourist Attraction in NE Iran

The Azmighan village in northeastern Iran is a marvel of nature and a unique tourist attraction.

Iran Ready to Help Preserve Iranian Ancient Sites in Iraq

An Iranian official says the country is prepared to help the Baghdad government preserve a number of historic sites in Iraq that used to be part of the Iranian territory before the 1975 border demarcation.

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